Undeclared sesame in Master Kong brand Spicy Beef Noodle

Starting date:

February 20, 2013

Type of communication:

Recall

Alert sub-type:

Allergy Alert

Subcategory:

Allergen - Sesame Seeds

Hazard classification:

Class 1

Source of recall:

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Recalling firm:

N/A

Distribution:

Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario

Extent of the product distribution:

Retail

CFIA reference number:

7837

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Advisory details

Ottawa, February 20, 2013 - The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to sesame seed not to consume the Master Kong brand Spicy Beef Noodle products described below. The affected products contain sesame seed which is not declared on the label.

All codes of the following Master Kong brand Spicy Beef Noodle, product of China, are affected by this alert.

These products have been distributed by T & T Supermarkets in British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.

There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of these products.

Consumption of these products may cause a serious or life-threatening reaction in persons with allergies to sesame seed.

The importer, OTC Corporation, Richmond, BC, is voluntarily recalling the affected products from the marketplace. The CFIA is monitoring the effectiveness of the recall.

Affected products

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Media enquiries

CFIA Media Relations

613-773-6600